D9  Yes, EyeTV 3 itself. As long as a copy is on each Mac, you can stream recordings between them.  
(Version 1.6.4)

D9  Be warned: Easy Envelopes 1.0.7 does NOT work properly in OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. It can print envelopes but has freezes when minimized as well as with the Print dialog screen.

No word when or if Easy Envelopes will be updated to work with 10.6 by the developers, Ambrosia Software.

/  
(Version 1.0.7)

D9  Take notice the Editor's Note at the top of the description section.  
(Version 3.0a2)

D9  Why don't you uninstall Chax to find out?  
(Version 3.0a2)

D9  Well, it may have 10.6 compatibility, but it's not working in 10.5.8. I get an error bundle saying it won't load every time. I've tried loading and reloading on both my local Library as well as the universal Library; I've even downloaded it again. Nothing works as of now. :-(

/  
(Version 1.1.6)

D9  I see where Apple developed iTunes so that it works great with their iPod, iPhone, and even Mac computer products.

That it also works on Windows PCs yet nothing else, I'd say you got yourself a bargain.

/  
(Version 8.2.1)

D9  Well, I finally got it to show up for my Express and then later for my Base Extreme. That said, it did absolutely nothing to improve my reception on either device, much less helping to extend it. I still have lousy reception and I'm only 8 ft. away from the the Express and 25 ft away from the Extreme.

A month ago this was a non-issue...thanks, Apple!  
(Version 7.4.2)

D9  Is everybody seeing this update? I've got both an Airport Exteme 802.11n and an Airpot Express that both state that 7.4.1 is the latest update and that no 7.4.2 is available to download.

What's up with this?

/  
(Version 7.4.2)

D9  While it appears Apple has abandoned or at least slowed development of Aperture, it at least lit a fire under Adobe. That and Final Cut are the 2 products that seem to have made Adobe return to developing for the Mac with equivalent products, Lightroom and Premiere. But don't think for one minute I'm holding my breath on seeing a 64-bit Photoshop from these bums until at least mid-2011!

Besides that, I've got nothing good to say about Adobe these days.

/  
(Version 2.4)

D9  ??????  
(Version 1.5b5)

D9  On the surface, it looks good. However, the UI is quite muddled. Opening documents quickly creates mess between the launch window, the online browser window and the actual document(s) window. There's no easy way to see or switch between these screens when set to full screen; tabs would be a help. Plus, there is a plethora of ads on the main online screen that I guess one should expect but since I'm paying for the office suite, it would be nice if I could bypass this with direct logins.

Also, the PowerPoint-like Show choked on the first PP I asked it to open. It did not handle the text & graphics transitions within a slide, thus you missed entire information contained. Not a very complicated presentation, so I'm a bit disappointed in that aspect.

Overall speed is rather pokey, too. This, I'd imagine, is inherent to Macs and poor Java support as well as the expected trade-off for using online productivity access. FYI, the "MacBook version" is only an acknowledgement that Mac users can work with the programs due to Java; in fact, ThinkFree's web site refers to it as the Netbook Version.

For me personally, if they created an iPhone app that worked in conjunction with this (like they've done for Android phones), then it would be the killer office suite for me.

It just needs more overall work to become highly recommended. For now, it's a good 3rd or 4th option to MS Office alternatives.  
(Version 3.6.1219.82)

D9  The loss of SnapBack in the address bar for quick return to the exact location and web page you started a link run is a big bummer. I'd gobble Safari 4 up right now but for this deletion...it really changes my surfing methods and puts S4 on par again with FireFox.

Why must Apple always tinker with the obvious successes? They need a good dose of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" in their coffee!!  
(Version 4.0)

D9  Trondah is right (though a bit too sarcastic). Since the dawn of software, system requirements have been on software boxes albeit usually in obscure places with small type. Besides being Intel-only, you should also be concerned about whether you're system has enough graphics power, hard drive space, processing power and/or the minimum OS. This goes for Windows software as well as Mac.

It's just good sense to always check system requirements prior to buying any software. Unfortunately, that's a lesson your daughter learned the hard way.  
(Version 1.0)

D9  It allows you to customize display settings for resolutions that Mac OS X does not support natively. As the description alludes to, a good example is 1920 x 1080 HDTV. The standard OS X solution is either to reduce your overall screen coverage or use its Overscan setting which unfortunately causes the menu bar and anything else around the screen edges to go out of view.

Plus it allows for creating display sets so you can switch with a single click or even keystroke; helpful for notebook users who go from laptop screen to desktop monitor to presentation projectors.

/  
(Version 3.8.7)

D9  Actually for my unibody, it doesn't work. It doesn't show up in Software Update. If I run the downloaded installer, it says it's not needed for my model.

So this must be meant for older MacBook Pros, like the previous reply stated.  
(Version 1.3)

D9  You sort of contradict yourself, Apeman. You chastise Will2009 over $18 being a small amount but then justify the developer for making money in hard times. Don't hard times affect all, whether you're trying to make $18 or keep it?

My .02¢ is the opinion that a developer always has the right to charge as he/she sees fit for a product, and it's our choice to decide whether that's appropriate for purchase. But once that price has been established, a reputable, nay, a smart developer will know that any adjustment will need to be justified by a proportional advance in the product, or at least, a compensation to those who invested originally (discounts)...otherwise, you face the wrath of poor advertisement like these comments which will doom any profit you would see otherwise.  
(Version 0.50.7)

D9  I don't seem to have that problem with mine. When does it usually happen? Watching video?  
(Version 1.0)

D9  @ JJS03C:

I think you posted this to the wrong application. This is not the iMovie HD page.  
(Version 2.1v210)

D9  Yep, lame complaint.  
(Version 2.5)

D9  Considering the camera companies themselves don't include software compatible with Macs to handle RAW files, I'd say that's the proverbial "kettle calling the pot black."

Since Apple sells iPhoto and Aperture, they're only obligated to enhance such software...not camera manufacturers' software.  
(Version 2.5)

D9  The speed is definitely noticeable and in all aspects of page loads, not just JavaScript. The new UI tabs takes a bit of time to get used to but is a nice improvement once you do. The Top Sites feature is a great concept but needs better editing capabilities like normal bookmarks. Coverflow is every bit as helpful as it is in OS X; scrolling through large thumbnails of previous pages is worth the price alone...no more trying to figure out sites you visited based on vague page names or cryptic web addresses.

I initially could not launch Safari 4 beta no matter what I tried. Turns out that any InputManagers for Safari found in the Library folder, specifically Glims for me, will cause issues with this beta. A personal disappointment for me is the loss of Snap Back (or at least, I'm not seeing it). This was a great feature difference for me versus other browsers; to be able to click once to go back not just to the first page of your link trail but to the very location on that first page is just incredible...Apple, please bring this back!

Good to see Apple putting betas into the wild for users to better impact the development of a stable solution upon delivery. Overall, I think Safari 4 is a great step forward for this browser and at least much quicker than previous.  
(Version 4.0b1)

D9  Yes, I agree with all the previous posts. This is a MUST for anyone who plays Ghost Recon. The intensity has been raised thanks to this mod as well as the amount of gameplay.

Ghost Recon has always been one of my closet favorites among games...old school game you don't want to admit you still play! But I love how it works and looks. AI is a bit dumb at times but the overall game is splendid, for my tastes at least.

Do yourself a favor and load this mod. You will not be disappointed.

/  
(Version 1.0b3)

D9  Is anyone here aware of why Apple has not ported Java 1.6 to PPC?

Assumptions that it motivates upgrades to Intel Macs or is Apple's apathy towards Java are just that, assumptions. Just like I could assume that it's a severe technical issue with 1.6 working properly with Mac OS X on PPC.

/  
(Version Update 3)

D9  I agree on the new food settings. With no other measurement than grams, it's hard to add fluids and liquid foods since they're measured in oz/ml/etc.

Other than that, it's pretty helpful and simple to use.

What would really set this off would be an iPhone version!

/  
(Version 0.9.5)

D9  Amen!  
(Version 4.0)

D9  That is how Adobe updates CS3...tell you to buy the CS4 upgrade.  
(Version 6.0.2)

D9  Good heavens, Bento @ $50 is not in the same league as iLife or iWork for $80!!!

iWork = Best presentation software available for Macs, a good layout program that doubles as a word processor, and an average spreadsheet program that's an excellent solution for novice or limited requirement users.

iLife = Some of the best, if not the best, software out there for creating home movies, DVDs, music as well as managing personal photos. Include at least an easy web creation program and this is a great bargain of software for $80.

Bento = easy, simple database that offers limited features & customization, no security, no integrated syncing for Family Pack, and slow launches.

This is by far the most disappointing offering that FileMaker has provided. As earlier posts mentioned, it has become harder and harder to justify FileMaker Pro's upgrade costs; in fact, I'm still at version 7. Bento2, however, is barely worth the $50 it asks and an insult for those considering to upgrade from v1.

/   
(Version 2.0v3)

D9  Once again, Adobe had become a pathetic excuse of a Mac developer living on past credit. As usual, the Adobe Updater program does not recognize these updates on either Intel or PPC machines. You have to use these links to manually download and install the updates (Don't even get me started on how the Updater continues to say I need the Adobe AIR update for Flash but craps outs every time it tries to install!!).

Add to this the long running yet still unresolved Adobe bug in InDesign that prevents keystroke Hide (Command + H) to work until you restart the program. It's just pathetic!! I really have no idea what, if any, improvements have been made. Just seems the same...still crashes on half our print jobs the first run.

Overall, I like the Adobe products; Photoshop and Illustrator are indispensable. But let's be honest, there has been little truly advance development in these products for about 2 or 3 iterations, unless you want to count OS X & Mac Intel compatibility as advances. Adobe seems content to simply suck on the teet of its cash cows!

/  
(Version 5.0.4)

D9  Yeah, this whole Bento upgrade thing just makes you consider getting a copy from BitTorrent. The product hasn't been out a year and now you need to pay full price for a full upgrade that more than likely will feel like .x update.

I can already see how this will work out. Enough people will complain or ignore the 2.0 release that FileMaker will say its "sorry" and offer an upgrade price of $29.99 which in essence was their original plan. Get from those willing to pay no matter what out the gate, then go after those who demand a discount to upgrade later when the sales curve flattens. All the while, the product update deserves no compensation whatsoever because not enough has been added to justify it.

/  
(Version 2.0v2)

D9  This 3.0 version is a definite improvement over the previous versions/betas. The final release is also much faster at launch, especially subsequent launches. It took about 4-6 seconds to open OpenOffice the next time.

The features of Office are all there and the presentation software is rather robust although it still feels a lot more like Office 2004 than Keynote or Office 2008. The database integration is a nice addition on the absence of one in either Office or iWork. There are bugs and occasional slow responses but OO3 by & large operates without incident, whether a new document or opening an Office document.

All in all, OpenOffice 3 feels a lot like NeoOffice but seems to now be the speedier of the two. While the user interface and advance feature set does not match the offerings of iWork and more importantly, Office 2008, it does well for probably 95% of the needs of most users. The free cost is what makes it a definite recommendation when deciding on whether to choose it or Microsoft's offering...it's hard to justify a need to pay for Office 2008.

/  
(Version 3.0)

D9  Yes, one has to wonder at this point what CS4 is bringing to the table for Mac users...unless you want to count the bug fixes for CS3!!

Not the least bit interested in paying Adobe for marginal products.

Staying with CS3 and skipping >>   
(Version 4)

D9  Be careful of Perian. It causes problems for some video players, in particular EyeTV.  
(Version 1.0)

D9  This is a great supplement to OmniGroup's OmniFidget widget that allows you to mark completed OmniFocus tasks.

http://www.omnigroup.com/downloads/applications/omnifocus/omnifidget.zip

/  
(Version 0.5)

D9  I refuse to give this program any credit when Adobe continues to rip-off Mac users w/ versions lacking the equivalent features in the Windows version...and charging the same price!

Bottom line for Mac users is that this version adds little in new features worth upgrading from Acrobat 7 or 8. Save your money and screw Adobe!

/  
(Version 9)

D9  Wow! They're still trying to push this schlock?! At $50?!! I guess someone is fighting for their job security over at Aladdin...oops... Allume.

Like other posts have stated, go get yourself the free and more frequently updated software solutions out there that do this.   
(Version 9.1.1)

D9  Yeah, considering the upgrade price & frequency, I'll wait for the BitTorrent version. ;-)

Still using Toast 7, not >>>  
(Version 9)

D9  Ethan, I can appreciate your comments. As I stated in an earlier post, it's certainly with OmniGroup's right to price their software as they deem appropriate.

However, I'd contend that your remarks are misguided towards the majority of the complaining posts. These are not potential OmniGraffle Pro users but current users who feel the price of upgrading their current version to 5 is not justified by the price. We are well aware of the incredible ease and features of OGP, but we do not carry that same admiration for version 5 at the current upgrade price.

Once again, OmniGroup is obviously entitled to pursue a policy that best suits their business. I just think a lot of us current users feel this policy is not in our best interest.

Thanks for "listening".  
(Version 5.0)

D9  Yes, I agree w/ others that the upgrade price is way too much, especially for OGP 4 users. The additions certainly can't justify that amount.

This has become a terrible trend not only w/ these developers but a lot of Mac developers. It seems any "new" feature (or one perhaps intentionally not added previously) justifies a paid upgrade. It's really stopped me from even considering a lot of other shareware because of this trend.

As I've always felt, every developer has the right to charge what he/she feels their work is worth. We, in turn, have the right to decline...and I will exercise my right w/ this program!

Continue using OGP 4, not >>  
(Version 5.0)

D9  The Netscape site says official support will cease on March 1, 2008.  
(Version 9.0.0.6)

D9  Strider72 is right. Bento is meant to serve as a low end database program for organizing and storing information.

I personally bought Bento because I was tired of paying so much for FileMaker Pro upgrades. 80% of what FileMaker offered I was never going to use. Bento fills that niche perfectly. I use it to store software information/serial numbers, personal identification, recipes, home inventory and movie/music lists.

That it integrates w/ iCal and Address Book I believe is meant to only extend those programs into integrating with other solutions in Bento, as Strider72 illustrated. To that end, it's much simpler to operate than FileMaker.

Currently using version >>  
(Version 1.0v2)

D9  Yowza!! That's a big motha!!!

Will spend 2 days downloading >>  
(Version 10.5.2)

D9  My main complaint w/ this software is that is way too slow. Searches, entries and even launching can take minutes to accomplish. Although we have a large number of photos, I would not deem it has extraordinarily large (~10K images) in the context of what this software is meant to accomplish.

In addition, many areas of data entry are poorly executed. For example, if you should need to move the database to another location, all thumbnails are lost because the program only retains the image file location as the time it was entered; to update means you have to go back through each entry to update the image link. Pathetic!

In lieu of the release of more modern programs like Lightroom and Aperture, Portfolio has really become a very out-dated program that deserves a major development overhaul to be better suited to modern OS's for both Mac and Windows.

Currently using 8.1.1, not >  
(Version 8.5.1)

D9  According to the MacUpdate description in "What's New", Alsoft plans to provide a free CD updater to the new version for existing 4.0 owners.  
(Version 4.1)

D9  Once again, another version upgrade that will not justify paying for the update. This really has turned into a very bad trend w/ software developers. It makes me a lot more reluctant to invest in any software unless it is vital to use and operate on my computer.

But as always, they have the right to charge what they wish for their software, and we the right to reject it.

Good luck, Omni.

I won't be using >  
(Version 5.0 beta 5)

D9  You know, it's getting to a point now where I'm avoiding getting shareware or any program unless I see a great need for it. These paying upgrades are becoming too much the standard. I understand the need to pay for the developers efforts, but it seems a bit too redundant to justify me paying for.

I've always stated that a developer has the right to charge whatever they want for their software, as we have the right to not buy it as such.

I'm now starting to exercise my rights!

/ I will not be using >  
(Version 4.0)

D9  I agree w/ ESPIRIDION. This is definitely a beta program. As such, use w/ caution.

So far, I've had numerous issues w/ OmniFocus and iCal To-Dos. I'm sure of it might be the new Leopard version of iCal but it definitely needs work on the Omni side.

Great upside but be sure to give it ample testing before making it your everyday task manager. Be sure to provide feedback, too.

/  
(Version 1.0r95311)

D9  I can understand some of the anger over the new paid upgrade for this program, but as someone who ponied up the dough, I can state that it's worth it. The main reason is the To Do features (Leopard version).

Thanks to Leopard's iCal updates, MenuCalendarClock now allows you to create, edit and change status on your To Do items...all without having iCal open. Not sure why you can't also add events, but nonetheless, this feature alone is worth at least the upgrade price ($12.95). Besides that, the existing features of MCC make this an overall winner for what it does. Customization is a big plus and the mere convenience of having an adept clock & calendar solution in the menu bar is worthy of purchasing.

FYI...I'm currently using 3.0.1, not 3.0.2 like this says. It seems 3.0.2 has problems and has been pulled by the developer (11/13/07).

Currently using the version before >>  
(Version 3.0.2)

D9  There is no reason whatsoever to recommend a software program that is developed by such a lousy operation. I've always stated that any developer has the right to charge what they feel their entitled to for their work; it's up to us to choose whether that's appropriate for us.

But to advertise that you provide lifetime upgrades and then recant on that offer, especially with a "major" upgrade that is nothing more than eye candy UI work, is to cross a line that is intolerable. Sure, a class action could occur, but the best thing to do is to blacklist this guy, here and everywhere (blogs, article comments, support forums). And not just Acquisition but his other software. It doesn't matter what the quality of that other software may be, this type of behavior must be squashed on all levels. This guy must be seen as dirt...which he is!

Pathetic for the Mac community to even has this available!

/  
(Version 2.0v203)

D9  You would be well served to try Merlin. It is much more robust than OmniPlan and has a very good track record with MS Project exchanges.

OmniPlan seems to fit into that low level, single project type users. Still, I wouldn't put it pass OmniGroup to make this a very strong tool by the 2nd or 3rd version; OmniGraffle and OmniOutliner are testament to that.

/  
(Version 1.5 beta 1)

D9  What an awesomely great movie to watch! Pure entertainment...made me feel like I was really back in 1975 watching a drive-in movie!!!  
(Version 1.0)

D9  This version stinks! It has greatly affected playback on every site I go to, such as CNN and ESPN. Video either times out or the video portion is greatly out of sync with the audio. It just further sets back the Mac version which had only recently started to catch up to the PC version.

This is a VERY poor iteration of this product. It seems Adobe continues to have a negative impact on the previously well-developed Flash program. They seem more intent on consuming the profits of this acquisition than moving it forward. Dare I state, but one has to hope Microsoft's Silverlining gains traction to force Adobe to put forth a better effort.

/  
(Version 9.0.60.184)

D9  I wouldn't be surprised if there isn't a referrals fee from Schedules Direct that's driving this type of trend.  
(Version 1.81)

D9  First and foremost, it is SLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW! Even when accessing the local LAN network via Airport Ex n, the time to actually get to listen to a single song can take a couple of minutes. Then it takes time to actually cache the song; otherwise, it will pause the song in play until it can get ahead on the download; often the song will time out and you have to start over again. If you take the external route (WAN), it takes upwards of 2-4 minutes to go to each level (Playlists, Artists, etc.) and play a song.

The interface is clean and straightforward, much like the iPod's UI. But there are a few bugs like the activation area for playing a song is minute to the actual area shown for the song (album cover, song title, song length area), calling songs "movies" when selecting to play (because QuickTime is the plugin that plays the song). "Buttons" for Add to Favorites/Delete from Favorites are distorted and indistinguishable. There is no playing of playlists meaning once you select a song in a playlist, Dot.iPhone only plays that song, not continuing to play other tunes in the list.

There are no settings available w/in Dot.iPhone such as an option to turn off artwork (which would greatly speed up listings & selections), no equalizer option, no Shuffle, or Ratings.

Still, at the end of the day, it does deliver your iTunes library to your iPhone w/out having to fill up the memory. It's just that at this stage Dot.iPhone is only a good start...it has a good ways to go before it becomes the blockbuster app that every iPhone user will want.  
(Version 1.0)

D9  As a Life2Go (really, iPod2Go) user for a couple of years, it was an awesome add-on for my iPod. It allowed me to use the iPod as a PIM for document storage, backup, music extras, news/podcasts updates, and weather/movie/sports information.

But now all of that has been trumped...I got an iPhone. Sorry, no need for Jax here.

/  
(Version 1.0)

D9  Then don't...because once you do, you can never go back to the standard way of file navigation. You'll pay anything to have Default Folder return!!

I remember the short time when OS X first came out and Default Folder did not exist or was too unstable to use in 10.1...it was excruciating to use!

/  
(Version 3.0.6)

D9  Uh oh...FileMaker has contracted Upgradeistis, the affliction of depreciating value in software upgrade features resulting in more frequent paid upgrades...it's a slow death with known symptoms of bloatness, poor reviews and rampant piracy.

I use version 7 instead of >   
(Version 9.0)

D9  Seems Prosoft is looking to quickly earn back its investment...no discounts for Pod2Go/Life2Go customers!

I was perfectly fine w/ P2G except for a few bugs. But to pay another $50 for mostly features I want use is a show stopper for me. I know that's a personal choice but it sure makes one suspect of investing in small developers.

Too bad... I'm killing this product.

I not going to use >  
(Version 1.0)

D9  I would imagine jonlink was referring to the Aqua port which does not require X11.  
(Version 2.1 Patch 6)

D9  No, the biggest problem w/ this widget is not the (escalating) price, it's that it doesn't work!

None of the tabs will activate when I click on them, so I'm stuck at the "Auction" tab but even there, its sub tabs do not work. The settings "i" is oddly located and difficult to initiate. The crowning bug though is that when "i" is selected, it just turns the widget all the way around; it doesn't take you to a data entry area...so you've got no means to enter the eBay credentials to use!!

Maybe this is the limitations of the demo, but if that's the case, I'm sure not paying $10 based on an interface.

Version not working on 10.4.9 is  
(Version 4.1.1)

D9  Yes, it would appear that Mibasoft has closed its website. I guess the developer no longer plans to at least distribute iAddressX not to mention continue updating.

Too bad...it was indeed a great solution for the Menu Bar.

Currently using >>>  
(Version 3.5.1)

D9  I'm getting really confused as to why we have a Netscape Navigator, a Mozilla Sea Monkey, and a Firefox browser which are to some degree all built on the same technology.

Of course, this doesn't include the hybrids like Camino and Flock!

Now using >>>   
(Version 9.0b1)

D9  This has become the worst! What really is the crime is that Retrospect continues to be recommended by quasi-knowledgeable Mac support as the best backup solution. It lives on its earlier success and reputation.

Well, it's not!

We have faithfully backed up using Retrospect for years. Now when finally need to retrieve files from a corrupted hard drive, nearly 2/3 of the files are corrupted. The old drive had better success than Retrospect did!! No fore warning, no error messages...just simply retrieved the back up files and they are corrupt and/or damaged.

Restrospect SUX!!! (I don't know how better to describe my disdain)

/  
(Version 6.1.10.100)

D9  Well, he could easily redeem himself of his wicked pirating ways if he would send a worthy donation to the NeoOffice developers for the work he so greatly appreciates.

I waited until I had worked extensively w/ NeoOffice (and other alternatives to Office) before deciding that a contribution was needed. I gladly sent in $25 for the 2.x version. Once a few other issues are resolved, I will send another $25 and still be much ahead of Office.

currently using >   
(Version 2.1)

D9  Yes, I think we're just getting to that part of the road where Intel-only software is going to become prevalent. It's similar to the move to PowerPC and OS X, in that at some point, development became singular in design. That moment is starting to arrive for Intel Macs.  
(Version 1.0)

D9  Well, I guess that depends on the word "effective". My providers have spam-filtering but on various degrees of success. SpamSieve seems to work great as that extra or last safety net. In fact, I'm amazed at how much spam it ends up filtering out despite my providers' filters.

Of course, YMMV.

/  
(Version 2.6)

D9  Karl Marx...Vladimir Lenin...Mao Tse Tung...Sim Wong

Icon Workers of the World, Unite!  
(Version 1.01)

D9  Lighten up, Francis!  
(Version 1.01)

D9  Although the latest versions of Skype now provide a menu control, SkypeMenu still has legs. That's due to a few extras like Buddy listings and preferential control over automatically loading both Skype and SkypeMenu at login or SkypeMenu's launch, and then hiding the Skype program.

However, it comes up short in one main area. That is the selection of buddies for chatting/calling from the menu; this is available in Skype's menu control. As for the ability to run Skype in the background without the program being active, like iChat is capable of doing, is something SkypeMenu cannot control. This is a function Skype must integrate into its program; it may even be impossible due to OS X limitations.

Overall, SkypeMenu is a bit better than Skype's version but it seems to have fallen into dormant development. One hopes the developer will add at least the Buddy selection feature into the next version...whenever that will be!

currently using...  
(Version 0.6b)

D9  Not sure what is being updated or why the version number is 1.6. The 1.6 has been out for some 5 months. The modification date has changed (and slight app name modification) but still the same version number. Loathing and Fear both remain at their respective version numbers, too.

Still, I've had no issues w/ performance on the previous versions, even on an Intel Mac. Would expect this version to maintain if not improve upon that performance.

>  
(Version 1.6)

D9  I love this game! As much as I like AOE II, this one is a great expansion on it. The same yet better. Graphics are absolutely excellent (especially water).

Runs very smooth on my MacBook Pro C2D. On the Mac mini CD, it's a bit more hesitant, especially when moving large groups of troops but still quite playable.

Have yet to play multiplayer or online, but have made a couple of successful connections. This update will probably just enhance that even more.

Strongly recommend this to gamers, especially those who love AOE II.

>  
(Version 1.0.1)

D9  AT LEAST WERE NOT LIKE PC USERS WHO CAPITALIZE ALL THERE WORDS AS WELL AS USE NO PUNCTUATION WHAT IS THAT SOME SORT OF CAPSLOCK ISSUE THEY ALSO MSISPELL WORDS TO

IM PRETTY SURE YOU KNOW THE TYPE

/  
(Version 0.6.1)

D9  Well, we gave it a shot but it still is a lousy program. Due to preexisting projects in QXP, we made the upgrade to version 7. Although we have InDesign and use it as standard when time and budget allow, Quark remains the standard on several other client-dictated layouts.

First, it is incredibly SLOW! On an initial startup, it takes a minute+ to load plus any other time needed for the particular layout. Subsequent launches are at least 20 seconds.

Printing continues to be a problem from plate separations to PostScript stability. We continue to get color shifts upon delivering to print houses. Image trapping and masks continue to be hit or miss, often missing (eg - white boxes around pictures that contain image masks).

The changes in interface elements and keystrokes is bothersome, too. It now is harder to find the controls to adjust image resolution.

Finally, there is just a sense that nothing has really been added or improved upon 7 to justify a major version upgrade. Gosh knows, it certainly isn't the Universal Binary... this version is as slow if not slower than earlier. QXP 4 opens in less than half the time on a G4 than on my MacBook Pro.

I'm disappointed, Quark; I gave it a great shot, but I agree w/ others. InDesign is the best solution for desktop publishing.  
(Version 7.1)

D9  Actually, new licenses cost $100 and upgrades cost $80. Roxio is also sending out a "special" customer upgrade for $70.

Still, it remains to be seen whether the new features justify the cost. Personally, I have no need for the TiVoToGo burning. The BluRay burning will be nice, but again, I won't have a need for this until late this year, perhaps.

Version 7 is fast and feature-filled for me. I'm likely not to upgrade regardless of the features.

/  
(Version 8.0)

D9  Actually, new licenses cost $100 and upgrades cost $80. Roxio is also sending out a "special" customer upgrade for $70.

Still, it remains to be seen whether the new features justify the cost. Personally, I have no need for the TiVoToGo burning. The BluRay burning will be nice, but again, I won't have a need for this until late this year, perhaps.

Version 7 is fast and feature-filled for me. I'm likely not to upgrade regardless of the features.

/  
(Version 8.0)

D9  Yep, I agree w/ others in that this is a great font mgt solution. That it's free is just icing on the cake. In a lot of ways, it reminds me of the old Adobe Type Manager.

As I understand it, Linotype offers this free as a window to purchasing new fonts from them. It's a lot like iTunes, as others have mentioned. At it's core, it handles fonts (MP3s) but offers the ability to purchase new ones (iTunes Store).

Greatly appreciated!!

/  
(Version 1.1.1)

D9  Hey, those trying to use their CS2 serial number, you've got to get a new number. If you read the download page where it stated which versions we allowed to use this beta, it provides a link to a CS3 serial number generator form. You need to have your CS2 number to get the new one. The link is:

https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlement/index.cfm?e=labs%5Fphotoshop%5Fsn

/  
(Version CS3b)

D9  Is that Windows XP or Windows Vista?

My conspiracy theory all along has been that CS3 has been targeted towards Vista.

/  
(Version CS3b)

D9  I have to hand it to ThinkFree, they certainly are a dedicated Mac developer. They catch a lot of flack for charging for their office suite, yet it's a pretty good alternative to MS Office (my chief complaint is the non-customizable toolbar... a must for laptop users). They provide a FREE online office docs repository & online office suite, which also allows the storage of other files up to 1GB of space. They now have this monitoring widget.

Say what you will, but they seemed dedicated and determined to win the Mac users' business.

/  
(Version 1.1)

D9  "Is in the air for you and me"

(Werkers will understand)  
(Version 1.0)

D9  I believe the reason for the meager updates has been Alsoft's concentration on developing an Intel solution, thus DW 4.

Also, unfortunately, having spoken w/ Alsoft reps at the Expo, they lamented the high "piracy" rate of their software. It's tough to run a business when your good product is being ripped off by those who benefit but never pay, thus making it harder to help those who do pay but are not benefiting.  
(Version 4.0)

D9  Since Roxio requires that you have a login creds for their site's support, I'm unable to get this download. This is due to some sort of error w/ the login form. It's worked in the past but currently will not accept my info, nor will it allow one to register for a new account.

TBD...

/  
(Version 7.1.2)

D9  My son (age 9) loves this game! It's fairly simple but quite different than normal bowling. Add to it the fact that you don't have to be precise and it makes for a decent kids game. The special bowling effects adds color and sound and make it entertaining to bowl.

It's combination of traditional bowling meets Marble Blast.

/  
(Version 1.0)

D9  ThinkFree has definitely gotten faster especially in subsequent starts, but the initial load is still extremely long.

When compared to NeoOffice, the two are much the same. Unfortunately, ThinkFree doesn't allow you to customize toolbars; often desired to maximize screen space on laptops. Both suites also are missing many keystroke shortcuts, often critical to workflow (e.g. - row placement in Excel via Shift key).

Finally, the others are right. While I appreciate the ThinkFree effort, why pay $50 when NeoOffice offers as much if not more for free? However, a great alternative is their ThinkFree Online. It's free and offers a well produced web suite with ample storage space.

/  
(Version 3.2.0785.07)

D9  There's no difference between the 2, the RC and Final. In fact, when I d/l this 2.0 final, it told me the RC version was NEWER than the final!  
(Version 2.0)

D9  LOL!

I don't know...maybe using Messenger's login is the equivalent of a "pain in the ass"!  
(Version 6.0.1)

D9  Adobe money grab!

I see absolutely nothing here to justify paying for an upgrade. I'll wait for the Creative Suite 3 w/ Univ Binary versions on these apps.

Adobe has become such a pathetic Mac developer. Everyone keeps thinking Adobe is dragging their feet in switching to the Univ Bin software when, folks, it's really all about waiting on Vista to ship. Creative Suite 3 is geared towards Vista users, not Leopard/Mactels!

Repeat... ADOBE MONEY GRAB!!

/  
(Version 4.0)

D9  I agree w/ Everyday Software. The Menu button change is very nonintuitive. You have to spend 2 seconds + to change channels but a simple press pauses EyeTV and then launches Front Row. Makes no sense! It should be in reverse, at least. Changing channels is such a fundemental function of any TV remote and EyeTV 2.3.1 makes it much more difficult.  
(Version 2.3.1)

D9  I'm sorry folks, but this is a great update to iTunes; in fact, it's a major update (more so than 4 > 5 > 6). I'm not discounting that people have bugs and issues, but those will be resolved fairly quickly. As for the slowdowns, I'd attribute that to the present onslaught of users to the iTunes Store servers. Remember, it's updating your catalog, your authorizations, and possibly your songs' artwork; I'd imagine it's all taking a toll on the servers.

The feature enhancements, however, in 7 are just incredible. The visual updating of your iPod when it syncs, the inline iPod Settings, Podcast updates indication, the ability to sync your iPod w/ other authorized computers instead of one, the clear delineation of major sections (Library, Playlists, Devices, etc), the enhanced Parental Controls, improved UI for Store settings and authorization. And so on and so forth.

This is simply one of the biggest advancements for iTunes since its inception. My vote is to give it a try!

/  
(Version 7.0)

D9  Depending on your phone, you should be able to upload it via Bluetooth or USB. How do you currently sync your phone w/ your Mac? That's how you'll upload the theme.

For me, it's Bluetooth, so I use the Bluetooth File Exchange (Utilities) to upload the theme file to my phone. It goes automatically into the Themes directory on my phone for selection.

/  
(Version 2.54)

D9  Not really. Barcode fonts do produce the code artwork but it's not a matter of just typing in your SKU number. It's a special alphanumeric sequence that the font then converts into the barcode artwork. The trick is knowing what that sequence is. In addition, different code types require different sequences. Thus the reason for barcode software.  
(Version 2.5.7)

D9  So I take it that this is the precursor or inspiration for Apple's Spaces to be found in 10.5 Leopard.

Either way, this is one hot little solution! It's the best advancement I've add to my Mac since I began using QuickSilver.  
(Version 0.53r216)

D9  More or less?  
(Version )

D9  Now it works (v 2.4.5)!!! So it's great to get this classic working on my MacBook. Now, if someone makes the effort to update the graphics like was done for the Bungie Marathon series, I'd be in game nirvana!!  
(Version 2.4.5)

D9  I cannot get this to launch using the DOOM2.WAD. I copied the wad file from an original Doom II CD. I placed it in the Home>Library>App Support>PrBoom folder. But no go.

I'd love to see this work. Anybody else able to play this using DOOM2.WAD??

/  
(Version 2.4.4)

D9  Actually, Popwire works the same way. It's just more hidden than the Flip4 information. You can use Popwire for viewing only without paying. With the paid version, you get the editing and conversion features.

Both work similar to the QuickTime model's Standard and Pro versions.  
(Version 2.1)

D9  Well, I'm sure the truth lies somewhere in between. I cannot doubt that there is extraordinary inefficiencies at Microsoft, but make no mistake 50 developers can nonetheless code much faster than 5 on sheer logistics. It's fallacy to think otherwise. I, too, have worked 10+ years in development shops of 10-25 developers.

In the end, there are so many other cost factors such as marketing, licensing, support, legal, etc. that any large-scale software solution requires. Sure, a small one-man development has little overhead, but so does the expected sales goals. For a firm like OmniGroup, the target numbers are much greater and thus so the capital resources required.

I doubt anyone on these boards can properly and accurately state what OmniGroup's costs are so it's a bit of a dead-end argument (definitely one I will not pursue beyond this post).

In the end, it's as I stated, it all depends on what you need and can afford for a Mac project mgt solution. I *really* think OmniPlan will fit in that "sweet spot" of price/performance, much like their other excellent products, OmniGraffle and OmniOutliner.  
(Version 1.0b4)

D9  Another alternative, that's had an Intel version out, is from Popwire:

http://www.popwire.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=7

/  
(Version 2.1)

D9  The player is free but the editing and conversion codecs are not.  
(Version 2.1)

D9  I can initially understand the price criticism of early posts but when you look at the entire picture, I think you'll see OmniPlan is quite reasonably priced. Sure, Microsoft has more overhead and thus charges more, but that certainly seems like no reason to pay more. In contrast, it would then reason to say that OmniGroup has to use more development hours to produce OmniPlan because of the fewer resources; for me, that's a more justifiable reason to pay.

Still, in the end, it's about how much you need and how much you can pay for a project mgt. solution. If you look at other Mac alternatives, such as FastTrack, ConceptDraw Project or Merlin, you see them priced in the same range, if not more. Those budget-conscience solutions like iTaskX, xTime or the precursor to OmniPlan, PMX are all good but limited alternatives in case of features and compatibility. Of course, you could always get Parallels and install of copy of Microsoft Project if you really needed that kind of solution.

I find OmniPlan, initially, to be a fine project mgt. solution. It's interface is the common excellent OmniGroup GUI and the features taken from PMX offer many needed features such as resource leveling and automated scheduling. That said, it's *definitely* a beta. It has stability issues as well as import/export/save problems. But the framework is there for a great piece of Mac software and I think the price is on target.  
(Version 1.0 beta 2)

D9  FYI... OmniPlan is a joint project from the developer of PMX, JTechSoftworks. PMX was a great entry-level project mgt solution, rich in OS X usability and features while easy to use and integrate. JTech has now ceased it's active development of PMX to allow it to advance with OmniPlan.

So I agree w/ your assertion. Combining a great, early solution like PMX with the skill, detail and resourcese of OmniGroup bodes very good for OmniPlan, and more importantly for Mac users needing a great project management solution.

/  
(Version 1.0 beta 2)

D9  I can understand your frustration, but in the end, the real star of this package is the EyeTV software. Sure you need the tuner/converter card, but there are plenty of alternatives to elGato's solution. The difference in the version is substantial, especially now w/ the Front Row integration that I can understand them charging to "upgrade".

Although hard to swallow at first, I'm certainly quite happy with having this software's new features.  
(Version 2.3)

D9  Sweet!!!

The Front Row integration is awesome. I doubt now that I'll purchase Remote Buddy or any of the other Apple Remote extenders. EyeTV was the real item I wanted to include w/ Front Row.

Thanks, el gato!!

/  
(Version 2.3)

D9  I agree w/ the previous post. This is a product that shows great potential but is cheating its Mac users. One very important feature, the ability to regulate the amount of time allowed on the computer, is omitted from the Mac version. Also, program controls are limited. Plus, there seems to be an issue w/ remote administration via software like Apple Remote Desktop.

Bottom line, this software MAY some day be a great solution for parental control of computers, but right now, it's not there for Mac users.  
(Version 2.1)

D9  ClamXAV seems pretty sweet and simple to setup. I guess the proof is in the pudding to see if it both catches potential viruses as well as avoids cramping the system in doing so.

Any info on whether this scans for PC viruses, too? This is important for those of us working in mixed environments where are Macs at the least may be transporters for those bugs.  
(Version 7/12/06)

D9  I agree w/ the previous poster. Add to this, yet another developer that is trying to cash in on making the application Universal Binary but adding some minor, if not worthless new features to justify a full upgrade cost. It's pathetic! And this from an Apple-owned company, which mostly probably knew this switch was coming years ago.

Well, at least they didn't have the audacity to name it FileMaker 9!  
(Version 8.5)

D9  FYI: This version (0.1.16) won't open on an Intel-based Mac.  
(Version 0.1.16 Alpha)

D9  FYI: Firefoxy will work on Flock to modify the form buttons like in FireFox. You'll receive a warning message when you select Flock but just tell it to use the "1.5" button and it works fine.  
(Version 0.7.0.17.1)

D9  I agree! One of the great secrets of the Apple Remote Control is using the Play button to put the Mac to sleep. Right now I have to go through 3 separate steps to get from EyeTV to sleep the computer using Remote Buddy. Plus there is some awkward usability issues with getting out of the EyeTV menu window.

Still, it's in Preview stage so there are sure to be some improvements.  
(Version 1.0pre3)

D9  Note to developer: Sorry, but there's no way I'm putting money down on this unless I can test full functionality on the Apple Remote. Being able to only use the Left and Right buttons on the Remote is too limiting. I suggest a 10-day trial lock with full usage.

Believe me, if someone likes what they see in 10 days, they'll like it forever. Remember, this is a remote; it becomes addictive...don't sell that short.  
(Version 1.0)

D9  This seems to have become the odd man out (along w/ Virtual PC) with Boot Camp and Parallels taking the forefront of the new Intel-based Macs. While one might slightly see how Microsoft would consider updating VPC for the MacTels, I don't see the point for the Guest PC folks...too much, too late.

Of course, it will be some time before the PowerPCs disappear so the need remains in the present but there seems no future for it.

Side note: Parallels is sooooo much faster on my MacBook than Virtual PC was on my previous iBook G4 (and that's fat XP vs. lean 2000)  
(Version 1.9.3)

D9  All in all, I like PMX but my biggest problem is that it does not handle and cross-reference multiple projects; every project must be its own file. Of course, PMX does not profess to be a feature-rich solution, but easy multi-tracking is the only thing keeping me from using PMX permanently. It's a great program otherwise.  
(Version 2.28B20051231)

D9  Seems iWeb 1.2 or 1.1.2 can't be far behind. My pre-existing iWeb site will not Publish in iWeb 1.1 (necessary upon updating to the new version). It has problems it says w/ uploading JPEGs or being over the iDisk quota.

But of course, none of that is actually true. iWeb 1.1 has a serious bug that will need updating. Check out this AppleCare link:

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303789  
(Version 1.1)

D9  Wrong! Most all of the major "Pro" apps are now Universal. Final Cut Express was actually one of the last to migrate (Shake is still not there, I believe). Go check out Apple's web site for download links to see.

As for the original post, I would say no. FCE uses the same graphics coding that Final Cut does, so it's going to have the same requirements. The differences of the two really lie in features set.  
(Version 3.5)

D9  Especially with Roxio's Popcorn 2 in Universal Binary!  
(Version 7.0.2)

D9  Well especially considering that Roxio has released Popcorn 2 which is Universal. Surely, Toast 7 can't be far behind... unless they plan to release it as Toast 8 later for a PAID upgrade!  
(Version 7.0.2)

D9  Why would you need iWeb if you have Dreamweaver? Right, you wouldn't, so Apple sees no need to create a program that works outside of its control. The whole selling point for iWeb is that it is an easy-to-use Mac solution for creating a web site; those interested are not concerned nor proficient in developing a site of grander scale.

It befuddles me why people continue to lambast .Mac when it never proposes to do more than it says. You want more email, go gMail; you want a better web site, go Dreamweaver; you want a robust PIM, go Daylite. But if you want a simple but fully integrated solution, then .Mac is your answer.  
(Version 1.1)

D9  Wonder why this one Pangea game remains non-Universal?  
(Version 2.2.1)

D9  Ah yes, time to take the ol' cash cow to market so Adobe can start getting a return on its investment. Flash 9...anyone wanting to bet this will not be anywhere close to a Universal Binary?!  
(Version 9.0.0.297)

D9  Yes, this is classic Adobe. For a company who built its fortunes on Mac users, they are the most incompentent/complacent developer out there. For years, they're installers have been the most inept (won't open), user-unfriendly (multiple installers to achieve current), and ludicrous (prep folder, copy & paste in application packages). Adobe sucks in customer service these days.  
(Version 9.0.0.297)

D9  Maybe I'm missing something but this is not the be-all, end-all solution to iPod transfers. While it can simply copy your entire iPod library over to a new/reformatted computer, it's ability to handle multiple tasks is limited or convoluted.

In my case, where I wanted to take my current setup w/ playlists off my iPod and put them on my new Mac mini, I had problems at every step. Sure the entire Library copied but adding my playlists caused additional copies of songs, regardless of which preference I selected, to be added to the Library. In cases where I had the same song on multiple playlists, that song would be duplicated that many times.

Like I said, I tried every preference setting to avoid, but nothing seemed to change. Maybe I'm overlooking something obvious, but at the least, this is not an intuitive solution. I'm still searching for the Holy Grail in iPod transferring that will copy my entire catalog, lists and all, to my computer.  
(Version 0.33)

D9  Well, how about this?!! Guess I'll have to try this out on my Mac mini Core Duo this evening.

Not bad, Apple, not bad.  
(Version 1.0b1)

D9  Rats! This was just what I was looking for if it worked on MPEG-1/2 files. I have some old videos that need synching. Perhaps a future version will address those formats.  
(Version 1.0)

D9  It sounds like a Salling Clicker Lite to me. Unfortunately, I don't have one of the required phones to test it, but Clicker sure is a god-send on my SE T637. Once you get used to controlling EyeTV, Front Row, and your email on your widescreen HDTV w/ this software, there is no going back!

Bluetooth Rocks!!!  
(Version 2.0)

D9  I agree w/ earlier posts in that this is at the least, a very good alternative for font management. I'm like another poster in that I've dropped Suitcase X1 for FontExplorer. Where its auto activation may be lacking, it has no problems handling my limited requirements of Illustrator CS. From the main window to the Smart Sets to the preferences, this feels like a Mac OS X program. It's quite stable and feature-rich including various preference settings for activation and checking as well as tools for management and repair.

My only problem right now is that for some reason, I cannot preview non-Roman, symbol and dingbat fonts; I get blocks w/ a question mark in them. I've rebuilt the cache and optimized the database, but to no good.

Still, for the price and the features, this is an excellent upgrade to Apple's Font Book and a worthy alternative to the Suitcase and FontAgent solutions.  
(Version 1.0)

D9  A day late and a dollar short... make that a year late!  
(Version 1.9.2)

D9  If that doesn't work, click on the "More Information" link under the download link to go to the developer's site. There try the Control + click on the software's link to do a "Save link...". That worked for me.  
(Version 1.0.6)

D9  I like having access to dealmac's information via this widget. The time saved viewing through a browser is great and the capability of this widget just makes it that much better. The customization of seeing some or all of the dealmac family (dealram, dealcam, etc.) is a great solution. The ability to recognize your own "buzzwords" such as "Apple" or "IDE" just puts this widget over the top in usability.

My only wish is that it did not take up so much "real estate" on screen. Although the window can be readjusted, it's minimum is still a bit large for iBook users.

Overall, this is about as good as a widget gets.  
(Version 2.11)

D9  Oh, jeez... you walked right into this one, "bucko". If it's so easy, Einstein, why didn't you right out the simple shell code to perform in your reply instead of wasting space being petty?! It would have made your response meaningful instead of a worthless blabbering attack on someone's review.  
(Version 5.6.1)

D9  Thomas, you're a moron! What do you think this section is for? Ass-kissing developers?!

The fact is I am commenting about the software and the fact that it doesn't work on my Mac with ROMS that do work on my PC version, regardless of what the developer has prepared. That is the purpose of the Reviews. I am more than willing to accept any critiques on that subject.

You instead use this service to belittle people who disagree with your "little fiefdom" or don't see software usage in the same manner you do. Why don't you take a lesson in civility since you don't code either?!  
(Version 0.103u1)

D9  I'm not unzipping the ROMS. But I am checking to see what's contained in them to match up with the error message's list of missing items.  
(Version 0.103)

D9  Maybe you should get your facts straight before you go shooting off your comments! There's nothing worse than someone who feels so presumptious as to tell another EXACTLY what's wrong with the others system when they don't have the slightest idea!

Read the review...same ROMS work on the PC. ROMS were reinstalled with latest versions. Some work, some don't. Missing files in error messages are in zips.

Honestly, discuss the facts not your ASSumptions is you're going to be deragatory!  
(Version 0.103)

D9  Half the ROMS are not recognized by MAME. It states missing components, yet the zip file contains the very files it lists missing. This has been the case of the last 2 versions. I've tried the very same ROMS on the PC and no problem. Even worse, it's hit or miss on which ROMS work and which don't. You never know what the real problem is, even in the log file.

Needs work to meet the stability of it's PC counterpart or even earlier versions.  
(Version 0.103)

D9  Either way, I wouldn't pay to put this on my iPod. But as I always say, a developer has the right to charge whatever he sees fit for his "work"; we the consumers have the right to reject or embrace. Laissez-faire  
(Version 3.0)